• Safer Spaces in Music Education workshop – Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

    The Tuning Fork 42/80 Mahuhu Crescent, Parnell, Auckland

    MENZA is thrilled to be partnering with Safer Spaces in Music Education (SSME) to present this very important workshop. It is made possible by funding from the Networks of Expertise, and the workshops are $30 and include a resource and digital PD certificate for evidence of professional growth. Morning tea, lunch, and tea and coffee […]

    $30
  • Whakawhanaungatanga Hui in Wellington

    Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant, 39 Abel Smith Street, Te Aro, Wellington Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant, 39 Abel Smith Street, Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand

    Whakawhanaungatanga Hui in Wellington at Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant, 39 Abel Smith Street, Te Aro, Wellington. All teachers welcome, food provided. A good chance to catch up with your local network of music teachers. Please register here.

  • Working with Neurodiverse Students

    The Village Community Centre https://villagechurch.nz/bryndwr/

    Yiyi Ku and Julie Wylie Sunday 23rd March, 2.30pm – 5.00pm The Village, 362a Ilam Road, Bryndwr $20 IRMTNZ members $30 Non members Please register using the link below.  Working with Neurodiverse Students The neurodiversity paradigm is a framework for understanding human brain function that considers the diversity within sensory processing, motor abilities, social comfort, cognition, and focus as […]

    $20 – $30
  • Whakawhanaungatanga Hui in Ōtepoti Dunedin – launch of the Educators Choir

    College of Education Staffroom, 145 Union Street East, Dunedin 9016 145 Union Street East, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand

    Ōtepoti Educators Choir 2025 Join us for the inaugural Ōtepoti Educators Choir (official name to be decided) Led by Ben Madden and supported by Natasha Manowitz Our aim is to sing together for wellbeing and the joy of creating music. We will learn new waiata, sing old favourites, practise vocal warm ups and much more. All […]

  • MEC AGM 2025

    Christchurch School of Music (CSM) 100 Fitzgerald Avenue, Christchurch, New Zealand

    We welcome you to attend Music Education’s annual (and final) AGM. Date – Sunday, 6 April  Time – 2 pm 4pm  AGM 2pm-2:40pm 2:40-3pm afternoon tea 3pm workshop Venue – CSM Office , 100 Fitzgerald Ave Workshop – “Practical and fun music theory using the power of numbers seamlessly from birth to tertiary level” by […]

  • Auckland Whakawhanaungatanga Hui

    Crescendo Trust of Aotearoa 8/14 Henderson Valley Road, Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand

    This is a special gathering for MENZA music educators in the Auckland region—a chance to connect, network, and strengthen our music education community. Come along to meet fellow educators, learn more about MENZA, and enjoy our shared passion for music. Food and drinks provided. You don’t have to be a MENZA member to join in. […]

  • MENZA AGM 2025

    Bethlehem School 66 Carmichael road, Tauranga

    The MENZA AGM for 2025 will be held on Saturday 7 June at Bethlehem School in Tauranga. If you can’t make it in person – please join us on ZOOM as we need a quorum! 10.30am-2.30pm Workshop/Advocacy session & lunch 2.30-3.00pm Afternoon Tea 3.00pm AGM MENZA will be holding an initial planning meeting to discuss how […]

  • Sun, moon and stars with music with Christoph Maubach – Christchurch

    Chisnallwood intermediate School 76 Breezes Road, Christchurch, New Zealand

    Sun, moon and stars with music with Christoph Maubach – Christchurch  June 14, 2025  9:00 am – 4:00 pm  Venue:  Chisnallwood Intermediate Music Suite,76 Breezes Rd,Avondale Christchurch Songs, instrumental play and words give rise to creative music and movement in this workshop. Imagery derived from songs about the sun, the moon and the stars form the starting points for musical creations. […]

    $80
  • ITM ZOOM hui with Brenda Oakley

    Join MENZA’s ITM representative Brenda Oakley online on Monday 23 June, 3.30pm, for a zui about issues front of mind for itinerant teachers of music and Music Department HODs. This is an end of term catch-up to check in around ITM loadings and non-contacts, discuss/raise any issues, and information around ITM workshops at MENZA conference […]

  • He Wai Kōmako – NEWZATS Conference 2025

    Auckland University 6 Symonds Street, Auckland, New Zealand

    He Wai Kōmako – NEWZATs warmly invites you to Conference 2025 “Ngā Ringa Kōmiri” in Tāmaki Makaurau from July 2-4 at the University of Auckland, School of Music! This exciting event will offer a fantastic professional development opportunity for singing teachers, choir directors, and voice professionals across Aotearoa. Expect engaging workshops on Musical Theatre, Classical, […]

  • Songs and Games for Children – A Kodály Inspired Approach

    Multicultural Recreation and Community Centre 455 Hagley Avenue, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

    Songs and Games for Children – A Kodály Inspired Approach With Loren Easterbrook Saturday, July 5, 10am – 4pm 455 Hagley Avenue $90/$70 (low income) Loren Easterbrook currently works as a music specialist at Belmont Primary school. She has a Bachelor of Music in Jazz composition and arranging and has worked as a music teacher […]

    $90
  • MENZA Conference 2025 – Te Rito o Te Harakeke

    Massey University, Wellington Wallace Street, Wellington

    The MENZA Conference will be held at Massey University in Wellington, from Sunday 6 July – Wednesday 9 July 2025. Over the three days there will be opportunities to connect with music educators and institutions, to share knowledge and resources. And of course a conference dinner and social activities which you are welcome to attend if you […]

  • Waikato Regional Hub Te Reo Puoro – Kairahi Snack & Yack

    Foundation Bar Te Awa Shopping Centre, 1 Maahanga Drive, Northgate, Hamilton, New Zealand

    Music teachers from around the Waikato region are warmly invited to a snack & yack gathering to talk about all music-related topics, tips and tricks for teaching and more. A wonderful opportunity to meet and network with fellow music teachers. You don’t have to be a MENZA member – this is all about supporting our […]

  • Strum Strike and Blow 2025

    Wolfbrook Arena 55 Jack Hinton Drive, Addington, Christchurch, New Zealand

    Strum Strike and Blow Festival 2025 for ukulele, marimba and recorder players in Canterbury

    $5
  • French Circle Dances and English Country Dances

    WEA Canterbury Workers’ Educational Association 59 Gloucester Street, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

    French Circle DancesHere we will learn simple dances from Renaissance France. These dances have easy tunes which can be sung or played by the tutor/students on recorder and drum. English Country DancesMoving on from the French Circle dances, we will learn medium difficulty-level English dances first published in 1651. These dances have easy tunes which […]